Science Concepts Flashcards

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What is a solution?

Back

Air, syrup, sugar water, mouthwash.

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What is a suspension?

Back

Oil in water, fruit juice with pulps, muddy water.

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What is a colloid?

Back

Mayonnaise, sponge, whipped cream, air freshener.

Front

What is evaporation used for?

Back

To separate salt from salt solution.

Front

What is filtration?

Back

Separating solid materials from water.

Front

What is handpicking?

Back

Separating mixture using hands.

Front

What is sieving?

Back

Smaller particles pass through a sieve while larger ones are left behind.

Front

What is straining?

Back

Separating solid-liquid mixture.

Front

What is a homogeneous mixture?

Back

Uniform composition, cannot distinguish components.

Front

Give an example of a homogeneous mixture.

Back

Salt water – salt completely dissolves in water.